Hail Swath Map Preview
The Charlotte, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 0.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 9 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 20, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Charlotte, NC Hail Map
The August 20, 2026 hail swath map for Charlotte, NC covers approximately 158 square miles and includes an estimated 233,587 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 83 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 133,327 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 83 sq mi | 133,327 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 57 sq mi | 86,931 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 19 sq mi | 13,329 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Charlotte, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 20, 2026 hail swath map area for Charlotte, NC, HailGeeks estimates 74,459 single-family homes, 10,527 townhomes, and 59,159 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 43,483 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 43,483 | 6,400 | 34,024 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 25,888 | 3,782 | 23,989 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 5,088 | 345 | 1,146 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the August 20, 2026 Charlotte, NC hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Charlotte, NC Hail Map
Hail from the August 20, 2026 storm was mapped across 9 counties in the Charlotte, NC region. Mecklenburg County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 45,625 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Charlotte, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 10 cities near Charlotte, NC. Charlotte, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 51,899 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 20, 2026 Charlotte, NC hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Charlotte, NC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the August 20, 2026 Charlotte, NC hail map spans 25 ZIP codes. ZIP 28105 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 8,661.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 20, 2026 hail map for Charlotte, NC currently list 0 public hail reports, 9 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 20, 2026 11:04 PM CT | 3 W Center City Charlot | NC | Utility Company reports trees down leading to power outages on Belfast Drive. | |
August 20, 2026 11:15 PM CT | 2 Se Eastland Mall | NC | Utility Company reports trees down near Idelwild Farms. | |
August 20, 2026 11:15 PM CT | 2 Sse Eastland Mall | NC | Utility Company reports trees down leading to power outages near Idlewild South. | |
August 20, 2026 11:19 PM CT | 2 Ssw Center City Charl | NC | 911 Call Center reports powerlines down on Dorchester Place. | |
August 20, 2026 11:19 PM CT | 4 Ne Center City Charlo | NC | 911 Call Center reports trees on house on Cinderella Road. | |
August 20, 2026 11:20 PM CT | 2 Sse Center City Charl | NC | 911 Call Center reports powerlines down on South Kings Drive. | |
August 20, 2026 11:57 PM CT | 2 Ene Matthews | NC | Utility company reports trees down leading to power outages near Windrow Lane. | |
August 20, 2026 11:57 PM CT | 3 Ene Matthews | NC | Utility Company reports trees down leading to power outages on Lake Bluff Drive and 4 Oaks Lane. | |
August 21, 2026 12:08 AM CT | 4 Ne Mint Hill | NC | Utility company reports trees down leading to power outage on Arlington Church Road and Cabarrus Road. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the August 20, 2026 Charlotte, NC storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Charlotte, NC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Charlotte, NC region as the August 20, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 11, 2026 through Aug 17, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 17, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Charlotte, NC
Not sure whether the August 20, 2026 Charlotte, NC hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Charlotte, NC region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the August 20, 2026 Charlotte, NC event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the August 20, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Charlotte, NC region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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